Americas News
Bolivian bishops call for end to violent protests
In response to recent violent protests in the country, the Bishops of Bolivia called on public authorities to avoid confrontations... Read more
Man recounts miraculous healing through St. Martin de Porres' intercession
The man who experienced a miraculous healing in 1956 through the intercession of St. Martin de Porres, shared details about... Read more
Perúvians troubled by decapitated religious statues
Catholics in northeastern Perú are concerned by a group of vandals who recently destroyed three major statues at a local... Read more
Colombia recalls massacre of 78 civilians killed by rebel group
On May 2, 2002, Colombian rebels known as the FARC massacred 78 people – including 48 children, several pregnant women... Read more
Argentinean 'miracle baby' continues to improve
Luz Milagros, the baby who was found alive after spending twelve hours in a morgue in Argentina, continues to improve... Read more
Cuban dissident released but could still face life in prison
After 27 days in detainment, the national head of the Patriotic Union of Cuba, Jose Daniel Ferrer, could face life imprisonment... Read more
Cuban cardinal willing to endure critics in reconciliation process
During a recent visit to the United States, Cardinal Jaime Ortega of Havana said he is willing to endure criticism... Read more
Cuban dissident ceases hunger strike
Jose Daniel Ferrer, the currently imprisoned head of the Patriotic Union of Cuba, called off his hunger strike on April... Read more
Registration for WYD Rio 2013 to open in July
Organizers for World Youth Day 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, said that registration will be open starting this July... Read more
Cuban dissident says no disrespect meant by Church outburst
Cuban dissident Andres Carrion said he did not intend to offend the Catholic Church when he shouted “freedom” during the... Read more
Dominicans reflect on 50-year legacy of St. Martin de Porres' sainthood
Fifty years after St. Martin de Porres was canonized, two Peruvian priests from the Convent of St. Dominic in Lima... Read more
On terrorist anniversary, Cardinal calls for end of violence in Peru
During the 15th anniversary of the rescue of 71 hostages from the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis... Read more
Beatification of Blessed Mother Maria Ines is Pope's gift to Mexico
Cardinal Angelo Amato, head of the Vatican's Congregation for the Causes of the Saints, praised the life of Mother Maria... Read more
Widower and father of four ordained a priest in Argentina
Antonio Salvador De Iacovo, an Argentinean widower and father of four, was recently ordained to the priesthood following thirty years... Read more
'Moving' film on Cristero war debuts in Mexico
The much anticipated movie “Cristiada,” which recounts the story of the Cristero war in Mexico during the religious persecution of... Read more
Chilean archbishop shuts down Priestly Union
Archbishop Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago, Chile has decided to canonically disband the Priestly Union of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,... Read more
Ailing Venezuelan bishop says President Chavez must repent
Retired Bishop Eduardo Herrera Riera of Carora, who is suffering from terminal cancer, called on Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to... Read more
Peru's Pontifical University gets new Vatican deadline
The Pontifical Catholic University of Peru has reportedly been given a final deadline of April 18 to comply with the... Read more
Brazil's bishops condemn abortion legalization in cases of anencephaly
The Bishops of Brazil condemned the local Supreme Court's 8-2 vote on April 12 legalizing abortion in cases of unborn... Read more
Alumni urge Pontifical University of Peru to not cut ties with Church
An alumni group from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru urged the school to not cease discussions with the Church... Read more
